On episode 67, get ready for a pep talk about the importance of community when it comes to stepping into your Famous Author Era.

Tune in to learn:

• Why you need a community of fellow authors to really help you thrive and survive in your famous author era.
• The proven benefits of having a community to help you achieve your book promotion and audience building goals.
• How and where to find the perfect author community.
• The pitfalls of achieving literary success alone.

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